Hyperbolise (Verb)
Meaning
To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He hyperbolised the effects of the new policy in his impassioned speech to make a stronger point.
- She was known to hyperbolise the accomplishments of her children, even when they didn't quite live up to her descriptions.
- In his novels, the author often drew on myth and hyperbolised elements of history to create a compelling narrative.
- Many bloggers hyperbolise their experiences to attract more readers to their websites and blogs.
- The media often hyperbolised the magnitude of celebrity scandals to grab viewers' attention.